Schwarz Studio Taxidermy
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St. Louis, MO
Taxidermists in St. Louis County, Missouri
St. Louis County offers limited options for local taxidermy, with most specialized shops located in the city of St. Louis or the surrounding rural areas. For hunters coming back from the Howell Island Conservation Area or river bottom lands, finding a reliable shop nearby is key for preserving a trophy before the meat goes to the processor.
Schwarz Studio Taxidermy in St. Louis is one of the primary locations available to handle local mounts. Whether you are bringing in a whitetail from the archery-only zones or waterfowl taken along the Missouri River, these local professionals understand the specific species found in the region. Be sure to call ahead during the busy firearms season.
1 taxidermist in St. Louis County
Serving St. Louis.
Using taxidermists in St. Louis County
A taxidermist takes your cape and antlers, preps and tans the hide, then mounts the animal on a form. Most shops want the cape caped out and frozen, or the whole head delivered cold and unfrozen within a day or two of the kill.
What to ask before you commit
- What is your current turnaround time, in months?
- Do you tan in-house or send hides out?
- What deposit do you require, and is it applied to the final price?
- Can I see finished mounts of the same species?
- How should I care for the cape before I bring it in?
What it usually costs
Shoulder mounts commonly run several hundred to well over a thousand dollars depending on species, form and finish work. European mounts are typically the least expensive option. Deposits of 30-50% are standard.
Timing matters
Get the cape cold fast. Do not salt or freeze a cape you plan to have mounted without asking the shop first — hair slip from a warm hide is the single most common ruined mount.